CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.
•Keep battery and terminals clean. Keep battery bolts tight.
•Keep small vent holes open.
•"Rechargeat
NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is maintenance free. Do not attempfto bpen or remove caps or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not
necessary.• "
TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power.
•Open battery box door.
•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.
•Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
•Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.
•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
•Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).
V-BELTS
Check
operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
Keep transaxle free from build*up of dirt and chaff whichcan restrict cooling.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.
SAE VISCOSITY GRADES
.20 = |
| O° | 30° | 32° 40 ° | 60 _ | 80_ |
| 100 ° |
.30= | .20 ° | 10° |
| 0o | 10° | 20 ° | 30 _ | 40 _ |
TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICtPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
FIG. 10
NOTE: Although
Change the oil after every 25 hours of operatJon or at least once a year ifthe tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 10 and 11)
Determine temperature range expected before oil change. All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.
•Be sure tractor is on level surface.
•Oil will drain more freely when warm.
•Catch oil in a suitable container.
Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil.
•Remove drain plug.
•After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely.
•Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual.
•Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.
OIL FILL
CAP/DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN PLUG
FIG. 11
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